Daily Archives: September 29, 2008
Economist: Wachovia deal “big blow” to NC
The Charlotte Business Journal reports NC State economist (and Weekly Post columnist) Mike Walden thinks Wachovia’s takeover by Citigroup will hurt Charlotte and North Carolina’s economy. He expects Wachovia’s investment bankers will either lose their jobs or be moved to … Continue reading
Mad(ness) cows strike!
Drop free stuff from a helicopter and watch people go crazy! That’s what happened at Mint Hill Madness last Saturday when Chick-fil-A sent stuffed cows floating down by parachute on to Fairview Park. (VIDEO by Tim Long, The Mint Hill … Continue reading
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Civitas: NC healthcare on “downward spiral”
The Civitas Institute released a study saying NC helathcare is on the wrong path. A compilation of several major health care indicators reveals that state policies designed to improve health care in North Carolina have failed. Health insurance costs are … Continue reading
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Butler and Independence games rescheduled yet again
The Butler-Ardrey Kell and Independence-Myers Park football games were rescheduled yet again. Now they will be played Monday, October 6 at 7 pm. The games, originally to be played last Friday night, were canceled because of rain. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools then … Continue reading
